Columbus called it “the fairest land under heaven.” The locals call it Puerto Plata and it is home to several casinos, including the American Casino. Whether you’re in the Dominican Republic for fun, business or gaming, be sure to visit the hot city of Puerto Plata to take in its wondrous and expansive sandy beaches, its lush jungles and the great gaming.
Professional dealers and operators at the American Casino Puerto Plata – open daily from 8PM to 4AM – will treat you to all the gaming action you could want. Enjoy Vegas odds in this small, yet inviting gaming getaway where you can play all your favorite games – Blackjack, Poker, Roulette and Craps – on the casino’s 10 tables. You can also try your luck on the facility’s 45 gaming machines; there’s video Poker, virtual Roulette and Vegas-style slot machines. At the American Casino, you’ll also enjoy free drinks and snacks and live entertainment.
To stay close to the action, book a room at the Hotel Jack Tar Village, the home of the American Casino Puerto Plata. Take your pick of Jack Tar’s 290 rooms, each with great views of the ocean, beautiful landscaping and exquisite jungle mountain peaks. Each room comes with all of the basics, comfortable furniture and bedding and entertainment centers. Only footsteps from the hotel are the white sands beaches bordering the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Do keep in mind though, that this resort is an adult-only venue so either find the kids a babysitter or choose one of the more family friendly resorts in Punta Cana.
There are four restaurants and two bars at Jack Tar’s so you’ll have a good variety of meals and drinks during your stay. Try Don Senaro for fine Italian dining or La Yola for the restaurant’s exclusive seafood menu. For a general menu, check out Papaya’s or Topaz for the International buffets and dinners. All restaurants are open during peak breakfast, lunch and dinner hours and Bogarts Bar, open daily 24-hours, serves up lighter fare and traditional snacks. For drinks, each restaurant serves local beer and a wide array of cocktails.
Want to relax? You’ve come to the right place. Enjoy a workout at the resort’s full workout area and then spend the day horseback riding, scuba diving/snorkeling, swimming or sailing. There’s even motorized water sports if that’s more your style. Also available is the 18-hole golf course which was designed by Robert Trent Jones.
At night, there is meringue, salsa music at the casino and at Bogarts Bar, which features regular live music. There are also a couple of nightclubs in the area which provide a wide variety of music and dancing.
To find the American Casino Puerto Plata, fly into Puerto Plata International Airport and take a 15-minute drive to Hotel Jack Tar Village, Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
